Barenreiter CHABRIER E. - HABANERA - PIANO
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Summary of This Score
Associated by Debussy, Ravel, and Poulenc with the founding momentum of French modernity, Emmanuel Chabrier achieved great success with his orchestral rhapsody "España" following his trip to Spain. Fueled by this enthusiasm, he composed in 1885 a Habanera which received an equally warm reception and quickly circulated in various forms and arrangements. Chabrier himself later made an orchestral transcription (1889), demonstrating the lasting appeal of this piece with its immediately recognizable character.
Bärenreiter here publishes the original piano version for the first time in a Urtext edition, combining a musicological and practical approach. The edition stands out for its clarity, a layout designed for reading comfort, and smooth page turns, particularly appreciated in lesson or daily practice settings. This score is therefore ideal for enriching a training repertoire centered on Spanish colors, the typical sway of the habanera, and late 19th-century French piano writing.
The fingerings were created by pianist Tamara Stefanovich, trained notably in Belgrade, at the Curtis Institute of Music, and in Cologne, and accustomed to collaborating with major conductors and international orchestras. Her contribution facilitates gesture construction, management of supports, and voice balance, while respecting the Urtext spirit of the edition. A foreword (German/English) and a critical commentary (English) complete the volume to illuminate the context and editorial choices.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Edition | Bärenreiter Urtext | Languages | German, English |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Pages | VII, 10 pp. |
Questions frequently asked
Does this sheet music include the original piano version of Chabrier's Habanera?
The Bärenreiter Urtext edition presents the original piano version of the Habanera, composed in 1885. The orchestral transcription made by Chabrier in 1889 is not covered by this sheet music.
Are fingerings indicated in Chabrier's Habanera?
Fingerings by Tamara Stefanovich are included in this edition. They support the development of the gesture, weights, and balance of the voices at the piano.
What is the language of the editorial texts?
The foreword is provided in German and English, while the critical commentary is in English.
How many pages does Barenreiter CHABRIER E. - HABANERA - PIANO have?
The volume contains VII preliminary pages and 10 pages of music.
Is this edition suitable for practicing the habanera on piano?
The layout allows for smooth page turns, useful during daily practice or lessons. The writing enables approaching the characteristic swing of the habanera and the Spanish colors in the late 19th-century French piano repertoire. The musical text is established in an Urtext edition.
